The Piedmont Triad Partnership hosted a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point) hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
High Point University President Nido Qubein speaks before a panel discussion is held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
High Point University President Nido Qubein laughs while speaking to the crowd before a panel discussion is held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Mark Owens (left), president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, and John Currie, vice president and director of athletics at Wake Forest University, laugh while listening to High Point University President Nido Qubein speak before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
High Point Mayor Cyril Jefferson applauds while listening to High Point University President Nido Qubein speak before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
High Point University President Nido Qubein (right) welcomes Mike Fox, president and CEO of Piedmont Triad Partnership, to the stage before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Mike Fox, president and CEO of Piedmont Triad Partnership, speaks before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Mike Fox (right), president and CEO of Piedmont Triad Partnership, welcomes N.C. Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley to the stage before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
N.C. Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley speaks before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
N.C. Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley jokes with High Point University President Nido Qubein while speaking before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Attendees listen as N.C. Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley speaks before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
N.C. Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley speaks before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Attendees of a panel discussion watch a recorded video of Norway National Men’s Soccer Team Assistant Coach and Player Manager Brede Hangeland speaking on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
N.C. Rep. Kanika Brown smiles while watching a recorded video of Norway National Men’s Soccer Team Assistant Coach and Player Manager Brede Hangeland speaking on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Attendees of a panel discussion watch a recorded video of German National Men’s Soccer Team Head Coach Julian Nagelsmann speaking on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Calvin McRae, vice president of public policy for Greater Winston-Salem, smiles while watching a recorded video of German National Men’s Soccer Team Head Coach Julian Nagelsmann speaking on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, participates in a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, participates in a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Brian Mackin, director of athletics at UNC Greensboro, participates in a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Brian Mackin, director of athletics at UNC Greensboro, participates in a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, participates in a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Richard Beard, president and CEO of Greensboro Sports Foundation, participates in a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
John Currie, vice president and director of athletics at Wake Forest University, participates in a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
John Currie, vice president and director of athletics at Wake Forest University, participates in a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Brian Mackin (from left), director of athletics at UNC Greensboro; Richard Beard, president and CEO of Greensboro Sports Foundation; John Currie, vice president and director of athletics at Wake Forest University; and Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, participate in a panel discussion moderated by Mike Fox, president and CEO of Piedmont Triad Partnership, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Brian Mackin (from left), director of athletics at UNC Greensboro; Richard Beard, president and CEO of Greensboro Sports Foundation; John Currie, vice president and director of athletics at Wake Forest University; and Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, participate in a panel discussion moderated by Mike Fox, president and CEO of Piedmont Triad Partnership, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Brian Mackin (from left), director of athletics at UNC Greensboro; Richard Beard, president and CEO of Greensboro Sports Foundation; John Currie, vice president and director of athletics at Wake Forest University; and Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, participate in a panel discussion moderated by Mike Fox, president and CEO of Piedmont Triad Partnership, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Brian Mackin (from left), director of athletics at UNC Greensboro; Richard Beard, president and CEO of Greensboro Sports Foundation; John Currie, vice president and director of athletics at Wake Forest University; and Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, participate in a panel discussion moderated by Mike Fox, president and CEO of Piedmont Triad Partnership, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Greensboro Mayor Marikay Abuzuaiter listens during a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
Sen. Paul Lowe (from left) speaks with Guilford Technical Community College President Anthony Clarke and Chief Officer for Strategic and Industry Partnerships Manuel Dudley after attending a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.
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